I see a problem with enforcement. I also see a problem with the law. I also see a problem with irresponsibility. There are lots of problems when it comes down to it. But the question is or should be "are we free?" It seems simple enough but it is a real and true question. Are we free? And to what extent. You cannot protect everyone from everything at all times. Some make (assert) the argument that we can lessen death by restriction/banning guns. Okay fine. We ban them. Deaths still happen. What now. Do we ban something else or accept the level of deaths? Most who want to control behavior want complete control. They would like to ban driving, eating unhealthy, drinking, drug use, religion, etc. all of these things have people shouting that they should be banned or restricted in some way. And if it's for the greater good, our safety, etc, why not ban them? So again I ask, "are we free?" To run our lives as we see fit as long as we do not take anyone else's liberty. I would contend if punishments were harsher, there would be a lot less crime/murder. But it will never get harsher in the foreseeable future so it really doesn't matter I guess. The only logical (and believe me it isn't logical) conclusion of someone who wants softer penalties for committing a crime (except drug crime for some reason) is to try and prevent crimes. Ie banning items, legislating behavior, etc.